# PuzzleBits vs Picture Cross

PuzzleBits and Picture Cross both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of PuzzleBits's written reviews are positive against 46% of Picture Cross's. PuzzleBits also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). Picture Cross's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 129) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuzzleBits sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Picture Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PuzzleBits against 4.6 for Picture Cross. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Cross has 74K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of PuzzleBits's written reviews are positive against 46% of Picture Cross's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuzzleBits | Picture Cross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlebits/id698818480/reviews)** | [4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **74K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 14 MB | 648 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little White Bear Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286331903) | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) |

## What reviewers say

### PuzzleBits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlebits/id698818480)

Place colorful pieces to complete puzzles that then explode into new shapes. Enjoy hundreds of unique piece shapes and playful animations. Offers over 500 puzzles with a free hint option.

**Highlights:** Exploding puzzle mechanics, Hundreds of unique piece shapes, Over 500 puzzles, Playful animations and soundtrack, Free hint option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 hints | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Excellent spatial reasoning and puzzle design
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful, attractive visual design
- 🧠 Great brain exercise and mental challenge
- ⚡ Smooth performance with no crashes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes when requesting free hints
- 🐛 Game freezes when receiving notifications or text messages
- ❌ Completed puzzles disappear too quickly to review
- ❌ Hint system wastes hints on already-placed pieces
- ❌ No ability to skip puzzles and return later

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when receiving text message notifications
- Free hint request causes app to freeze
- Game freezes when interruptions occur (texts, calls)
- Hints sometimes wasted on already-placed pieces
- Hint loss when resetting individual puzzles

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and replay completed puzzles
- Skip puzzle feature with ability to return later
- Puzzle review/study mode after completion
- Check/verify feature to validate progress without hints
- Leaderboard or scoring system for competition


### Picture Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage your logic skills with over 10,000 puzzles that reveal hidden pictures when solved. Explore themed packs, classic and color modes, and various difficulty levels. This game offers a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ puzzles, 80 themed puzzle packs, Classic and Color modes, Multiple grid sizes, Easy to Expert skill levels, Reveal hidden scenes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Small Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 🤗 Relaxing and challenging
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Token system too restrictive
- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Puzzles get too expensive
- 😡 Tokens not rewarded as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Tokens not awarded for completing surveys
- Puzzle progress reset unexpectedly
- Tournament rewards not received
- Redirected to scam websites from game

**Requested features**

- Ability to use coins to buy tokens
- More frequent token rewards
- Zoom functionality
- Undo button
- Continuous daily reward progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuzzleBits free?

PuzzleBits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picture Cross free?

Picture Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PuzzleBits or Picture Cross?

PuzzleBits is rated higher. PuzzleBits averages 4.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Picture Cross averages 4.6 from 74K ratings.

### Do PuzzleBits or Picture Cross have ads?

Picture Cross shows ads; PuzzleBits does not.

### Which is updated more often, PuzzleBits or Picture Cross?

PuzzleBits ships an update every 2 months, and Picture Cross every 2 months. Most recently, PuzzleBits was updated on September 30, 2026 and Picture Cross on October 3, 2026.

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